Need Morning After Pill????

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-13-2004
Need Morning After Pill????
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Mon, 05-17-2004 - 9:06am
Ok so here's what happened. My boyfriend and I were having sex Saturday morning and the condom broke at the absolute worst possible moment. I am on birth control pills however, I'm supposed to start my period on Wednesday and I'm wondering how at risk I am for pregnancy and whether I should go and get the morning after pill. Any thoughts, suggestions or similar experiences?
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-13-2004
Mon, 05-17-2004 - 9:38am
If you are on the pill and taking it around the same time every day (+/- 2 hours), you should be fine.

Are you taking it at the same time everyday, more or less??? Are you taking any antibiotics right now (those lessen the effectiveness of bcpills)...

You should be fine if all these check out.

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-13-2004
Mon, 05-17-2004 - 10:07am
No antibiotics but I was taking something for allergies about a week ago. I've not missed any pills and take them at the same time daily +/- 2 hours. Aside from taking the BC pills for contraceptive purposes, I take them to regulate my period (without them I only have 3-4 periods a year). I actually called Planned Parenthood Saturday afternoon to ask them but wanted to get input from people who may have been there. I really appreciate your thoughts on the subject.

Thanks!
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 05-17-2004 - 10:36am
If you've taken the pill correctly w/o missing any or taking them VERY late you should be OK....
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Registered: 03-13-2004
Mon, 05-17-2004 - 12:02pm
Don't worry, allergy medication shouldn't react (at least mine doesn't - claritin). I wouldn't be concerned. I am on bc for bc purposes only and we don't use condoms. No worries. You should be fine.